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Re: Interesting Baseball News Items That Do Not Warrant Their Own Thread

Originally Posted by Melancynic

Srsly? Of course people know he's elite but he's much more than that. He's arguably had the greatest first five years in MLB history, and he's 25 years old and only getting better. He's the best player in baseball and it's not even a debate. He's on his way to becoming an immortal player.

And, Trout does such incredible stuff so easily and somehow quietly that he doesn't get the same adoration as guys with similar talent levels. Griffey had flash (The Kid) that added to his unbelievable skill, Bonds was an ass on top of his insane performance, etc. Trout doesn't even have a proper nickname outside of the awful HS one.

Judge basically seemed like he was a video game player using cheat codes this April to us Yankee fans and yet Trout actually outperformed him as a CFer. No one was going, "what an insane first month from Trout." It was more like, "yeah, he's really good, nothing new there." It's as if his legendary ability/performance has become boring because of how consistent he is and how simply he goes about it. That's my point.

I think it may be too late for me. My thoughts are clouded. I have fallen in love with Matt Holliday.

Re: Interesting Baseball News Items That Do Not Warrant Their Own Thread

A bit more information on Jose Altuve's two doubles and two triples in the same game feat. Altuve became the first player ever to record two or more doubles and two or more triples in the same game and not score a run.

And that was after Bautista styled on a solo HR that cut the Braves lead to 8 - 4.

In the 8th inning, no less.

Gammons reported that a Brave told him there would be a fight today due to Freeman getting his hand broken after being hit by a pitch. Didn't look intentional but I don't think it matters at this point.

Re: Interesting Baseball News Items That Do Not Warrant Their Own Thread

Originally Posted by Mr Coffee

In the 8th inning, no less.

Gammons reported that a Brave told him there would be a fight today due to Freeman getting his hand broken after being hit by a pitch. Didn't look intentional but I don't think it matters at this point.

And that was after Bautista styled on a solo HR that cut the Braves lead to 8 - 4.

I really don't think there is. The Red Sox were pretty annoying, but the Blue Jays have taken it to a whole new level. The thing about it to me is that it's their star players that are leading the parade.

If they ask who was our star, give them 25 names, and if you forget our names, just tell them we were Yankees.

Re: Interesting Baseball News Items That Do Not Warrant Their Own Thread

The Blue Jays have issued a two-game suspension to center fielder Kevin Pillar, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports on Twitter. The 28-year-old has acknowledged and apologized for his use of a homophobic slur during an argument in last night’s game.

Re: Interesting Baseball News Items That Do Not Warrant Their Own Thread

Originally Posted by CalYankeeFan

I really don't think there is. The Red Sox were pretty annoying, but the Blue Jays have taken it to a whole new level. The thing about it to me is that it's their star players that are leading the parade.

Bingo, i don't mind the Sox because as heated as the rivalry has been these past years, it's been in a professional "who's the better team" type of rivalry. The Jays are full of garbage and i'm so happy to see them failing. Their fans are almost as bad. I live in Ontario and all I see are bandwagon Jays fans who have a very hard time naming the starting roster LOL. I liked Edwin and i'm so glad he got out of there. How do you possibly defend injuring an all-star caliber player and the ridiculous bat flip...... Gonna be watching the game tonight with a can of beer and pizza because it's gonna be extra juicy!